That's the idea behind it Kimchi. The most frequently given reason for not participating is that one just didn't get a chance to head out or get the right picture. Of course, we still encourage everyone to take their pictures now, but should you have a great shot in your library, it's now admissible.

I think its a good idea, with shiftwork I am often tied up for a week or two before getting time off, this will make it easier. I often think I have plenty of time left before the end of the month and oops its already there.

Some sort of time limit, like 3 month might not a bad idea though, just so people go out and get the photo instead of relying on a back catalogue.

I love the idea to remove the time constraint! It will allow for a lot more submissions. But I also agree with maxjj to some point.I think it depends on the challenge. A shorter time constraint (lets say 6 months) would be ok for this months submission, because "The Great Outdoors" is a pretty wide area of photography and most everyone is shooting outdoors this time of year.But looking at the previous month's "Juxtaposition". That is really something that you've either done before, or you have some old picture that by chance qualifies. But for most of us it was about thinking and doing a shot specifically for the challenge. A time constraint would therefore be almost pointless.

Just went over the submitted pictures, and WOW: the one mikeroch has submitted is truly awesome for this assignment. I like the other pictures too, but that one really nailed it for me. Looking forward to seeing more entries .

That's a great image you made, Mike! The colours, the light, and the different layers adding a real sense of depth while the deer adds the sense of scale. Depth & scale are some of the keys to making great landscapes, imo.

The panoramic style crop works for landscapes, but I'd be curious to see the uncropped version.

I do but don’t like the idea of no time constraint. There have been many times I could not get one submitted like last month, I had the photo but just never could get it posted. My only issue is if we remove the time constraint it shouldn’t be called an Assignment, it should just be a monthly contest.

Also, looks like everyone is going to dig deep and get their best sunrise/sunset/sky shot so I guess I’ll go back and grab mine to Don’t think I can compete against a few of those though